Leadership

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Sr. Mary Jeanne Oesterle attended Catholic school from first grade through university. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Gwynedd Mercy College, a master’s degree in education administration from Bloomsburg University, and received administrative certification from Fairfield University. Sr. Mary Jeane began her career in education in 1967 as a teacher of both elementary and students with special needs. For over thirty years she has served as an education administrator in a number of fine Mercy schools. Her passion is working with and ministering to young people in their formative years.

Sr. Mary Jeanne joined Walsingham Academy in 1990; she served fourteen years as Principal of the Lower School before her appointment as President of the Academy in 2004.

A seasoned and successful educator and administrator, Mr. Kirk brings 30 years of experience to Walsingham, including the last 17 years as a school administrator. He has served as a teacher and administrator in both elementary and middle schools...